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W689 XMJ

2000 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,796 mi
Last recorded38,796 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TDM85024,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,796 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,412 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,752 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,754 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 35,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 34,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 33,181 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 25,121 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,115 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 20,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,171 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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W689 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W689 XMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W689 XMJ registered?

W689 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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